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King County’s Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) welcomes the news that King County has reached a settlement with the Chilcott family, and that Interim Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall met with them.

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King County’s Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) welcomes the news that King County has reached a settlement with the Chilcott family, and that Interim Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall met with them. Chilcott was killed by two plain-clothes detectives from the King County Sheriff’s Office.

“While nothing can bring Anthony Chilcott back to his loved ones, the County’s acceptance of its responsibility is an important step in helping the family heal and reach closure,” said OLEO Director Tamer Abouzeid.

The settlement follows a report published by OLEO in August 2021 reviewing the incident and systemic issues raised by it, as well as making recommendations to the Sheriff’s Office.

“We look forward to working with Interim Sheriff Cole-Tindall and the rest of Sheriff’s office to implement the recommendations we proposed,” Abouzeid said, adding that working with the current leadership has so far been positive. “Our many meetings with the Sheriff’s Office since the start of the new year have been collaborative, respectful, and fruitful; that leaves me optimistic.”

OLEO is dedicated to improving the lives of King County residents through its independent oversight of the Sheriff’s Office. The office aims to further policing standards that are driven by community and rooted in equity through objective reviews, independent investigations, and evidence-based policy recommendations.

Read more about King County’s Office of Law Enforcement Oversight at: http://www.kingcounty,gov/OLEOhttp://www.kingcounty,gov/OLEO